Heartless City

I'm now on episode 9 of this show and I can't seem to stop myself from watching. This drama is so good and it lives up to what I've read from the reviews so far. It's quite refreshing because it's been a long time since I watched this kind of series which gives me a one-of-a-kind treat. I don't know, it's totally different from Chuno which is understandable because it took me long to finish it; or from the other series that I've watched before, the feeling is just genuine. For this one, I just started 3 days ago and I'm already at episode 9 today. It's an EPIC feat considering that I still had class which lasted for 3 hours today, though I was already preparing myself to just stay at home and continue watching beforehand. Glad I fought the temptation because I came back really eager to watch. But first, I had to catch up with My Husband's Lover which is a total OT.

I made quite a few facial expressions today because of this drama, you should have witnessed that. And that's how good this is even though it's quite complicated to explain, perhaps because there are a lot of surprises and they are very keen to details. The storyline is not extraordinary but it's not ordinary either, however, the editing, cinematography, and the script are exceptional, not to mention they have recruited actors who are suited for the roles which are evidently well thought of. A lot of things could happen in just one episode and you wouldn't realize how much the time has passed from watching. I love this kind of series wherein you feel really productive in the end even though all you did was to watch. Haha! BINGO! <3

It's past 1AM now in my place. Goodnight.

I love being a fangirl

I love Sundays. One of the best days of the week!

I watched two movies today without much expectations but seriously after watching them, I only have love and appreciation for both: Pans Labyrinth and Jane Eyre (2011). I must say that they are the two perfect movies to satisfy my ravings these past few days. Bravo! I didn't expect them to be as good they turned out to be seriously which got me into thinking why should I have doubted them in the first place. Really, my heart seems like it wants to jump off of my chest dancing in joy because I really loved the two movies I watched today. Pans Labyrinth is recommended to me by a friend as it's one of her favorites whereas Jane Eyre, I wasn't able to arrive at the ending the first time I watched it so I gave it a second chance. 

Pans Labyrinth is a story of a young girl who believes in fairy tales. One day, she met a fairy which introduced her to a faun that promised her to become a princess only if she gets to do the tasks given to her. At first, I wasn't feeling the story until it managed to capture my attention in the long run so after that, I didn't blink an eye as I was curious. This movie is totally mind blowing, I bet no one could ever guess until they watch it without missing out a detail. Though I'm not the biggest fan of fairy tales, this has got to be the best fairy tale to be told. Must watch! 

Then after that, I went straight to Jane Eyre (2011). Jane Eyre has a lonely childhood as she went through a lot in her age. She was sent to a Lowood School and after eight years, she departed from the school and became a governess to a young French orphan girl. Through fate, she met Edward Rochester. This movie has gotten my interest to read the book because I was absorbed by the beauty of the dialogues between Jane and Mr. Rochester. I find them powerful and intellectually arousing. A lovely piece of a classic literature. A must watch as well!

Now, I'm thinking if I should make a review of these two. I really think they deserve it and aside from that, people needs to be introduced with these kind of movies!

Feel Good Saturday

This day is overall great! I get to do some therapy for myself from all the stress I went through these past few days.

So today I had a chance to update myself live on the TVXQ concert in LA and I must say that it was awesome, I felt really excited even though I wasn't there physically but I guess a part of my spirit just went. I still feel awesome about it. Just. The boys actually spoke in English I could cry. I was so proud of them really, I didn't expect their improvement on the language. They really learnt so well, nothing is impossible to them. And of course, I was so proud of the red ocean and the fan project for TVXQ, it was amazing, felt like I was a part of it.

Anyway, today also I get to be more productive than I thought which drives me to work even harder tomorrow. Though I didn't get to update my fangirl blog, I feel like missing a lot.

And of course Saturdays wouldn't be complete without The Voice of the Philippines. It's becoming clearer to me now on who's team I am rooting for. I think I'm 60% Bamboo and 40% Lea. Everyone's so good, I love this show!

This day is awesome! To God be the Glory!

SHINHWA on Cool Kiz on the Block

Hai. I'm back again and this time I want something to cheer me up. So for today, I watched A Werewolf Boy again for the second time and I didn't feel like it was something I am looking for to cheer me up, then after taking a nap, I also watched the episode of Wong Fu Productions titled "Long Lost Member" feat Wang Lee Hom and I thought the guys were stiff as much as acting is concerned but I understand because it's simply Wang Lee Hom that you are collaborating with. Haha.

Moving on, this show Cool Kiz on the Block caught my interest because of the former members of 1 Night 2 Days, Kang Ho Dong and Lee Su Geun who are in it and Changmin is also a part of this show (even though he's mostly laughing and seldom talks like always haha). Anyways, I think this episode has gotten more special because SHINHWA is their guest. I mean, SHINHWA, the longest running boyband in S. Korea. The other night, I was LOL-ing at this, they were so funny!

So now, I'm planning to resume watching because the other night, I had to cut it halfway. Later! Maybe if I get to edit this. :)

Gloomy day...

I'm still trying to cope with the sad news I received last night... My uncle passed away, I was shocked, sad, mixed emotions. At first, I can't even move or react, my thoughts went blank and I felt my body weakened. I haven't had a proper sleep today.

Remembering my uncle, he is one of the few people that I get a chance to talk to whenever I go back home in Ilocos and surely, the next time, he will be missed a lot. It's saddening that I can't visit him on his wake. :(

Life is short. But I know he's lived his life to the fullest and the way he'd wanted it to be. What consoles me most right now is that he's in a much better place with God so everyone could be at peace...

This is not a goodbye, we will see you again uncle!

Stress go away!

I had a hard time sleeping last night and had a very unusual time of waking up this morning earlier than 6AM. I'm so stressed with school. So, I went back home really late to eat my dinner at 10PM but I woke up hungry, now I suppose that even my stomach can't handle it anymore~ I get hungry every 3-4 hours and I'm really bothered by that. I'm a paranoid pyscho that's why but still I can't change the fact that there are a lot of requirements for this semester, it's so overwhelming both in written and oral. Seriously though, I really want to modify my sleeping pattern, but how?

Chuno: The Finale

I can't remember the last time I cried this much for a Korean drama, I can't even think of a closest one to compare. As much as I didn't want it to end, I had to. It's bittersweet but fulfilling at the same time. This drama has obviously left its mark on me, a very unforgettable one, a reason to feel happy and blessed to be a fan of sageuk dramas not only because I get to learn a lot of values from them but also for a great and timeless experience. The journey of the characters was not easy, it was a difficult role and portrayal for the actors but they were able to pull it off so well. I really salute them for that, throughout this series, everyone from the actors to the directors, writers, producers down to the crew off-scene earned my #RESPECT.

I know I will have a hard time moving on. I'm so attached, I cried buckets during the last 30-40 minutes in the finale. The best part of the ending would have to be:

"Do you know who the sun belongs to?" "It's us. Because we don't have anything [material]"

Who said that? Go figure.